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Principles of Finance

Catalog number: BUSX-350

Description: The examination measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in an upper-level undergraduate course in principles of finance. The content of the examination is drawn from that commonly included in courses with such titles as Finance, Principles of Finance, or Corporation Finance. The examination assumes a familiarity with macroeconomics, microeconomics, financial accounting, and statistics. The exam focuses on balancing finance, marketing, and operating decisions for doing business in multi-currency environments. It also includes the basic role of finance in a corporation and how management decisions are made from the financial perspective. (Multiple-choice examination.)

Exam Type: Multiple Choice

Credit / Level: 3.0 / Upper

Exam Fee: $95*

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